Lightning Jack (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1994, Lightning Jack is a comedy and western film directed by Simon Wincer, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Lightning Jack Kane is an Australian outlaw in the wild west. During a bungled bank robbery he picks up mute Ben Doyle as a hostage. The two become good friends, with Jack teaching Ben how to rob banks, while they plan Jack's last heist.
Who’s in it. Lightning Jack stars Paul Hogan as Lightning Jack Kane, Beverly D'Angelo as Lana Castel, Cuba Gooding Jr. as Ben Doyle and Pat Hingle as U.S. Marshal Dan Kurtz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Lightning Jack has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lightning Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lightning Jack tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lightning Jack (1994)?
- In US, Lightning Jack is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lightning Jack worth watching?
- Lightning Jack holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lightning Jack?
- Lightning Jack stars Paul Hogan, Beverly D'Angelo, Cuba Gooding Jr., Pat Hingle and Richard Riehle.
- When was Lightning Jack released?
- Lightning Jack was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.